Why Do Competitive Sports
Is learning competitive sports like boxing and the lessons learned restricted solely to the ring?
For a very long time researchers have been unable to...
Can Training DVDs Teach Techniques as Well as Humans?
In recent years there's been a boom in the sales of martial arts training DVDs designed to teach certain skill sets to viewers. As...
How to Choose the Right Martial Arts School
Looking for martial arts schools in your area. Visit the Martial Arts Schools Directory
Joining a martial arts school is a lot like purchasing a...
Power vs. Technique
A common refrain heard at many McDojo’s is the hyperbolic truism that “Size/Strength doesn't matter.”
Do me a favor. If you ever hear a sensei...
Tai Chi Potentially Delays Alzheimers
In a study recently published by the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, it shows that in a clinical trial, Tai Chi was proven that it...
The Difference Between Karate and Tae Kwon Do
The two most common martial arts practiced in North America are karate and tae kwon do. Many wonder what the difference between these two...
Funakoshi: The Gift of Karate
My favorite Gichin Funakoshi quote is: “Everything you encounter is an aspect of karate: find the marvelous truth there.”
Did he say “everything?” Wow! I...
Which Tai Chi Style Is Right For You?
The Chinese martial arts talk a lot about internal power and the use of chi (or qi) energy. In any discussion of internal martial...
Real World Self Defense: Are Traditional Martial Arts Outdated?
If you really want to get involved with a martial art for self defense and want to find verity ... Take an honest look...
Learning Martial Arts By Video
Traditional martial artists frequently scoff at the idea of learning martial arts by video, arguing that you need a live instructor to guide you...
Understanding Martial Arts
There are many ways in which martial arts styles can be divided. Here are a few "defining" terms used when discussing martial arts. Most...
How to Determine A Fraudulent Martial Arts Instructor
by Christian Whitney ~ This is a controversial issue. Many websites on the Internet have articles regarding how best to spot a fraudulent instructor. A...
Stand and Hit or Ground and Submit?
Are you a good "ground fighter"? Maybe you prefer a stand-up style of self-defense or martial arts? In a self-defense situation (not a competition),...
Weapons, Necessity or Obsession?
Many of us train with weapons. Some of us with firearms, others with a variety of edged and/or impact ones. The goal with guns...
Benefits of Martial Arts For The Head Injured
Martial arts are very beneficial for the head injured, both young and old. Martial arts helps head injured individuals (of which I am one)...
How to Start Martial Arts The Right Way
If you want to start martial arts, first sort through the best-known martial arts and pick the art that's best for you.
You're looking for a...
